Question

Find the area of the given hexagon $ABCDEF$ in which each side measures $5cm$, height $BE=11cm$ and width $FD=8cm$.

• A. $44c{m}^2$
• B. $64c{m}^2$
• C. $34c{m}^2$
• D. $66c{m}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $64c{m}^2$

Area of hexagon $=2\times$ area of trapezium

$=2\times \frac{h}{2}\times$ (sum of parallel sides )

$=2\times \frac{4}{2}\times (5+11)$

$=4\times 16$

$=64c{m}^2$